Digging up history at Medary Elementary School

Medary Principal Chris Gruenhagen pumps up the crowd at the school.

BROOKINGS — On Nov. 2, 1889, the state of South Dakota entered the union. In late September 1989, Brookings elementary schools — Medary, Hillcrest and Central; Brookings Middle School; …

Two-state, high-speed chase roars past Brookings, ends with arrest

BROOKINGS COUNTY — It was more or less all hands on deck for area law enforcers on Wednesday morning as a vehicle pursuit that started in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, roared through Brookings County at …

Looking Back: The Methodist Church in Brookings

The New Methodist Episcopal Church Dedicated Free of Debt. The Finest Edifice in South Dakota. Brookings Register – December 22, 1904 THE NEW CHURCH It would be difficult to …

Oldham-Ramona-Rutland students named to National Honor Society

A celebration was held recently for Oldham-Ramona-Rutland students who were named to the National Honor Society. In the back row, from left, are adviser Julie Hinker, Clay Misar, Brock Eppe, …

Arlington Legion Auxiliary names Girls Staters

There are a number of American Legion Auxiliary Girls State participants from the Arlington, Badger, Bryant, Ramona, Oldham and Lake Preston areas. They will be going Girls State at USD in …

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Gardening helps grow healthy, happy kids

Gardeners know and research is proving that gardening, even viewing a garden, as well as spending time in nature is good for the mind, body, and spirit. It improves strength and flexibility, lowers …

Brookings-area agendas for the week starting May 12, 2024

Read all about what Brookings-area governing agencies have on their agendas in the week ahead.

Dump truck rollover injures Brookings man

BROOKINGS COUNTY — A Brookings man suffered injuries in a Wednesday rollover involving a dump truck in the northeast part of Brookings County near Lake Hendricks. Tyler Fairchild, 25, was …

Brookings offering parks open house on May 13

BROOKINGS — Calling all dreamers, creators and advocates for inclusivity. Are you passionate about making play accessible to all? The City of Brookings invites you to an open house to share …

OLLI members being instructed on soil preparation and formation in the Kokedama class.

Brookings businesses lend a hand with OLLI fees

Brookings OLLI partnered with First Bank & Trust and Medary Acres Greenhouse to bring reduced activity fees or added benefits for three different classes so far this spring semester. The …

Fire tests great faith

King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, 60 cubits high and 6 cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, …

Sioux Valley sweeps Big East Conference meet

The Sioux Valley Cossacks won the boys’ and girls’ team titles and the Flandreau Fliers finished third in the girls’ meet and eighth in the boys’ meet at the Big East Conference Track Meet on Thursday afternoon.

Marathoner focuses on the ‘can’ of cancer

July 30, 2019, is the dividing line in the life of the 62-year-old Maple Grove, Minnesota, retired mental health therapist. On Dec. 26, 2018, he was initially believed to have prostate cancer. By July 30, 2019, he learned the cancer had spread and he was in Stage 4.But Perri was still running. In fact, his longest absence from running was 10 days after he had his initial prostate surgery July 3, 2019.

Cossacks finish in eighth place at Milbank tourney

The Sioux Valley girls’ golf team came in eighth place in a tournament at Whetstone Creek Golf Course on Tuesday.

Jackrabbits shut out Coyotes to advance in Summit League Tournament

South Dakota State's Jocelyn Carrillo swings at the ball during a 7-0 victory over South Dakota in the Summit League Softball Tournament in Brookings on Thursday.

South Dakota State opened the Summit League Softball Tournament with a shutout victory over South Dakota on Thursday.

SDSU hopes for redemption at Summit League Tournament

South Dakota State will play its first game in the Summit League Softball Tournament on Thursday morning at the Jackrabbit Softball Complex and the Jackrabbits are the No. 1 seed for a fourth straight season.

South Dakota State volleyball announces Brazil tour

BROOKINGS — The South Dakota State volleyball program has announced an 11-day trip to Brazil on June 11-22. The Jackrabbits will train, play and tour in four Brazilian cities. “Our …

South Dakota State's Jake Werner earns Summit League weekly honor

SIOUX FALLS — Jake Werner was recognized as the TicketSmarter Summit League Men’s Track Peak Performer of the Week after a fierce performance in Vermillion, league officials announced …

Mia Jarecki wins Player of the Year, eight other Jackrabbits honored

The 2024 Summit League Softball All-League Awards were announced by the conference office on Tuesday, May 7, ahead of The Summit League Softball Championship. Eight South Dakota State softball players were recognized on The Summit League Softball Teams, which were selected by the conference’s head coaches, highlighted by infielder Mia Jarecki being named as The Summit league Player of the Year.

South Dakota State goes 1-2 against Omaha, clinches conference championship

The South Dakota State softball team went 1-2 in a three-game series against Omaha over the weekend but the Jackrabbits won the Summit League regular season championship with the one victory.

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Brookings-area court report published 05-10-24

Read all about recent cases handled by circuit and magistrate courts in Brookings County.

Brookings-area police log published 05-09-24

Read all about recent incidents handled by personnel at the Brookings Police Department.

Say, while we're discussing dogs...

Since completing my last marathon in San Antonio in 1990, I never again ran any long distance races. I did, however, run one of the legs of the Longest Day Marathon and the Jack 15 in those long-ago …

US Postal Service's decision on South Dakota operations seemed inevitable

Ultimately and unfortunately, the U.S. Postal Service did what it was always going to do when it was announced last week that it was going ahead with its plan to shift some of the duties of the Sioux …

South Dakota State needs a new swimming pool

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America's 10 Most Amazing Shelter Dog Makeovers Unleashed

(BPT) - May marks National Pet Month, and it's a time to celebrate the love and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives; however, let's not forget about the dogs still awaiting their …

How much should college students take out in student loans?

Experian explains that borrowing for student loans is a personal decision based on a student's situation, needs and opportunities.

How does the brain think?

Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that helps you think, learn and make decisions.

8 ways you can start investing today

Magnifi explains eight investment assets and shares historical market data to get you started investing.

The new sports and events you'll see at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Breakdancing will debut as an Olympic sport at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Stacker examines the new sports and events to look for.

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